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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,307.92, 428,094.72 and 127,643.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,307.92, 428,094.72 and 127,643.04 is: 191,523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,307.92 : 428,094.72 = 127,643.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,307.92/428,094.72 = 127,643.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,307.92x = 428,094.72 × 127,643.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,307.92x = 54,643,311,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,643,311,468.75/285,307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,523.99

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